Admiral Dewey, New York City
Facts and practical information
Admiral Dewey, also known as Georgetown and today as Helen McAllister, is a 113 feet tugboat built in 1900 at the Burlee Drydock in Port Richmond, New York. She was built with a 900 horsepower triple expansion compound steam engine which was replaced with a diesel engine after World War II. She towed coal barges to refuel ships in the harbor. In 1955, she was sold to a Charleston, South Carolina tugboat company. In the 1980s, the McAllister tugboat company of New York purchased the company and brought the renamed Helen McAllister back to New York harbor. She helped dock tall ships during Op Sail 1992. ()
Admiral Dewey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: South Street Seaport, Brooklyn Banks, South Street Seaport Museum, Museum of American Finance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Admiral Dewey?
How to get to Admiral Dewey by public transport?
Bus
- Pearl St & Fulton St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (5 min walk)
- Water St & Wall St • Lines: M15, M15-Sbs (6 min walk)
Ferry
- Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (6 min walk)
- Whitehall • Lines: Sif (16 min walk)
Metro
- Wall Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5 (10 min walk)
- Fulton Street • Lines: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, Z (11 min walk)